Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted the first Express Entry draw of September 2025, issuing 249 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) stream.
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This Express Entry draw highlights Canada continued focus on skilled immigrants who can contribute to provincial labor markets and meet regional workforce needs.
The latest Express Entry draw was held on September 2, 2025 and a total of 249 candidates were invited to apply for PR under the PNP category. The minimum CRS cut-off required for this draw was 772.
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
Since all invited candidates had a provincial nomination, they received an additional 600 points toward their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, significantly boosting their chances of receiving an ITA.
To be invited in this draw, candidates were required to:
This was the first Express Entry draw of September 2, and follows latest draws, including:
So far in 2025, IRCC has issued a total of 56,069 invitations through the Express Entry system.
| Draw Type | Number of Draws |
| Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 16 |
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 8 |
| French-Language Proficiency | 4 |
| Healthcare and social services occupations | 4 |
| Education occupations | 1 |
The September 2 draw reinforces Canada’s reliance on the Provincial Nominee Program to meet specific labor market needs across provinces and territories. By targeting skilled candidates ready to contribute to regional economies, IRCC continues to shape immigration to benefit both newcomers and Canadian communities.
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Source: canada.ca
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